November 2012

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‘Burgh2Beach A Big Success

Nathan Shoemark, Graham Opie from Motor Neurone Disease NSW, Nathan Johnston & Paul Smith

By Karen Lane Have you heard the optimistic notion ‘build it and they will come’? Well Helensburgh resident Nathan Johnston, a sight-impaired athlete, has gone one better with ‘build it and they will come running’.

With the help of his organising committee led by Nathan Shoemark and Paul Smith, the two Nathans and Paul have successfully pooled

their time and talent and brought together a network of generous sponsors, colleagues and friends who’ve been well supported by an array of volunteers including Rural Fire Service, Surf Life Saving, police and nurses to create the ‘BURGH 2 BEACH’ Community Charity Run, proceeds of which go towards supporting the charity, Motor Neurone Disease (MND) New South Wales.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD

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2508’s decades long battle between anti and pro-developers took a nasty turn on October 27 at a family event in Helensburgh with an alleged assault on Councillor Greg Petty.

Cr Petty alleges he was kicked by an outspoken pro-developer while his back was turned. The alleged incident was immediately reported to an off duty Police officer.

Sergeant Lawrie Drury said Cr Petty alleged an “assault whereby a male person known to Mr Petty attended his stall that was set up for the Fair in Charles Harper Park. The male person wanted a brochure that was available and when denied he went to grab one. “Apparently one of the brochures fell on the ground and when Mr Petty bent over to pick it up the male person kicked him.�

The matter is now being investigated by Police.

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NEWS ‘Burgh2Beach A Big Success From page 1 Nathan J said, “I really wanted to bring awareness of MND to the community and help raise money for MND NSW”. Nathan’s dream finally became a reality on Sunday October 28 attracting 290 runners. After resting up from this year’s event Nathan and his team will be pulling out all stops to make it a yearly event. Nathan Shoemark agreed saying, “next time we are aiming for 1000 runners”.

Graham Opie from MND NSW said, “80% of our budget comes from fundraising and events like this enable us to provide services like equipment loans. We now have one and a half million dollars worth of equipment available for loan”. The equipment includes communication aids such as lightwriters and walking aids, electric hoists and wheelchairs.

Nathan J ‘walked his talk’ by participating in the charity run, and with some help from his running partner Mel, completed the run in under 40 minutes.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Not a bad effort considering the winner of the event came home in the time of 26 minutes and 38 seconds.

For further information on MND go to www. mndnsw.asn.au. or to prepare for next year’s charity run go to www.burgh2beach.com.au The results of this year’s charity race were first home in the fastest time was Blue Mountains man Michael Elliott from Glenbrook in the time of 26 minutes and 38 seconds.

He was followed by local Stanwell Park lifesaver and boat-rower Chris Doran in 27 minutes and 20 seconds and in a very close third was Michael Lough from Cronulla in 27 minutes and 30 seconds.

The first three ladies home were also hard to separate with Alisa Bateman from Thirroul first home in 29 minutes and 32 seconds just beating local Helensburgh lady Lexie Gilmour in 29 minutes and 44 seconds and Amy Curtis from Mascot came in third place with a time of 30 minutes and 11 seconds.

Well done all!

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Expert Panel Examines Local Cancer Cases

By Angela Fagerstrom Statistically is seems, Helensburgh is OK and there is no evidence of an increased risk of cancer among the child population.

Acting Director of Illawarra Public Health Unit (IPHU), Curtis Gregory released a statement on October 19 saying “These concerns were first raised in 2008 and since that time the Public Health Unit has monitored the occurrence of leukaemia both in Helensburgh and the broader Illawarra and Shoalhaven community”.

Mr Gregory continued “To date, no evidence has been found of an increased risk or clustering of leukaemia in the 2508 postcode, which includes the Helensburgh township”.

Councillor Petty responded to the IHPU statement saying “The problem with statistics by entire postcode is they are relatively broad. There are a number of villages in our postcode yet the reported cases of childhood cancer are all within a few blocks of each other.”

Adding to the complexity of the issue is that the cancers are not the same type. Mr Gregory noted “Leukaemia and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma are different types of cancer and are unlikely to be caused by a single unusual environmental factor”.

Yet just a few days after the initial statement from IPHU regarding Helensburgh, and after increasing pressure from the community and media attention, the IPHU announced on October 26 it is convening an expert panel comprising epidemiological, public health, clinical and environmental specialists to investigate the Helensburgh cancer cases.

“Given the significance of this issue and concerns in the community it is vital that all of the findings are thoroughly examined to ensure that they are accurate and evidence-based” Mr Gregory said.

“The expert panel will undertake this review as a priority and together with the Public Health unit, provide timely advice to the community in the coming weeks” concluded Mr Gregory.

The reluctant public face of the issue is Helensburgh resident Diane Young, whose son Matthew (aged 9) is currently receiving chemotherapy for Burkitt’s lymphoma.

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Diane said of the situation “The town has been amazing to our family. I searched my heart and knowing it won’t be universally popular I chose to speak out”.

She added “If we do find something maybe we can help another family”.

In the light of recent concerns, the Public Health Unit is obtaining the most current available Cancer Registry data to include nonHodgkin’s lymphoma and will continue to monitor this information.

If parents or family members are concerned about an individual’s health or wellbeing they should consult their treating physician and/or oncologist.

Anyone wishing to keep informed on IPHU’s progress can view information released at: www. islhd.health.nsw.gov.au or call 4221 6700.

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Beer and Wine Fair is Back!

After a brief spell the Centennial Hotel’s Heritage Cellars is again putting on a Beer and Wine Fair.

The 2012 Beer and Wine Fair will start at 12.30 pm on Sunday December 9, flowing on from the Helensburgh Village Markets. It will provide locals with the opportunity to sample a wide range of bouquet wines and beers virtually on their doorstep.

“We will have twelve premium distributors represented. This means around 80 wines and a dozen or so beers and ciders” said Cellar’s manager and wine buff Peter Doak. “This is a great opportunity for locals to experience an afternoon of tastings they would otherwise have to travel right out of area for.”

The offerings are predominantly Australian, with red, white and sparkling varieties all represented. Entry is $15 per adult person*and includes unlimited tastings.

If a sample has you coming back for more, you can purchase a glass for $5. Cases of wine can be ordered on the day at a discounted price (sorry no single bottles). *Proof of age is required for all tastings and purchases.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Billy Cart Derby After 25 years, the Port Kembla Billycart Derby is coming back to Wentworth Street in Port Kembla on Saturday November 17 with an all-time record of 118 entries in six divisions.

The Derby was famous from 1941 to 1987, when the entire community was involved – families, businesses, schools, social and community clubs – everyone.

Nicholas Whitlam, chairman of Port Kembla Port Corporation which is a major sponsor of the event, will flag the start of the senior divisions.

The course covers the original 300m: it drops a breathtaking 17m within that distance.

Only two billycarts will race at a time, launched from a ramp-start designed and made

by Klondu of Port Kembla. Other major sponsors are Wollongong City Council, Big Fat Smile, Orica Pty Ltd and Mainteck.

Women and girls were actively encouraged to participate. Chief Scrutineer is Elanya Selby, a mechanical engineer, crafts artist, and mother of three. Event Coordinator is Val Ochalski, vicepresident of Red Point Artists Association.

Red Point Artists Association (RPAA Inc) has worked for 15 months to cover the essential groundwork, and residents who were involved in the 1970s and ‘80s have eagerly offered support.

Contacts Event Coordinator: Val Ochalski 4229 2038 or 0401 328 022 Historian (images & displays): Dulcie Dal Molin 4274 4322 or 0418 644 342

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3,000 rally to protect H20, stop CSG!

By Stop CSG Illawarra On October 21, following a slew of broken promises by the state government and a failure to rule out coal seam gas (CSG) development in drinking water catchments, people across the Illawarra took a stand. Just over 3,000 people rallied at Bulli Showground to spell out “Protect H20, Stop CSG!” The action followed similar mobilisations last year that called on the government to put a freeze on the CSG industry; to put science before development.

In response to this widespread public concern, the New South Wales Government released its Strategic Regional Land Use Policy on September 11 this year; rules the public was told would protect land and water from the impacts of CSG development.

Instead it is a policy to develop CSG – despite well-evidenced risks and enormous community opposition – and one that breaks promises made to the people of New South Wales.

Before last year’s state election, the then opposition leader Barry O’Farrell promised to ban exploration and mining in drinking water catchments. He said “The next Liberal/National Government will ensure that mining cannot occur … in any water catchment area, and will ensure that mining leases and mining exploration permits reflect that common sense; no ifs, no buts, a guarantee.”

In a December 1 interview Premier O’Farrell told 2GB’s Alan Jones: “I don’t intend to allow — particularly after the drought we went through over a decade — mining or any other activity to threaten water resources.” He also said “[CSG] exploration licences have been granted, in some cases permission to mine has been granted, in areas, frankly, that should never ever have been on the list.”

The Coalition also promised to rule out mining in sensitive areas, to “provide certainty to local communities that cumulative impacts are being taken into account”, weigh the environmental, social and economic impacts of development, and require aquifer interference approval.

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grown, not drinking water catchments – has been ruled out to CSG development.

• The test for aquifer interference has been downgraded to have no legal standing. Rather than requiring aquifer interference approval, the new rules offer an evaluation of the potential impacts on ground water systems “to be considered”.

• A cost-benefit analysis and public interest test are not required.

On the same day, the government also took further steps to pursue CSG development in the state. It lifted the freeze on fracking, which involves blasting large volumes of water, sand and chemicals into the ground to fracture underground systems.

It also offered to renew 22 CSG exploration licences in NSW across 5 million hectares. Four of these are in the Illawarra, and include drinking water catchment areas.

Dressed up in words like ‘protection’ these rules and changes are nothing short of betrayal.

But the campaign across the Illawarra and the state is showing no signs of slowing. Locally, a freeze on the approved project has been won.

And while it is past time a freeze on the industry and a ban in the drinking water catchment were reflected in policy, it’s clear the campaign must continueAdd andNov.pdf grow. 1 27/10/12 7:53 AM The price of the alternative is far too high.

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town Helensburgh Local Business will be hosting a very special guest for one day only this Christmas.

On Saturday December 1, Santa Claus is coming to town! Santa will be arriving in his carriage at 10am and will be spending the day in a very special Grotto created by local business owners inside the newly renovated Civic Video store.

We would like to invite all families in Helensburgh to join us on this very special day.

In the spirit of Christmas, participating businesses will have some amazing offers available to the public for this one day only.

In Santa’s Grotto children will have the opportunity to sit with Santa and tell him their every Christmas wish before having their photo taken to commemorate this very special time.

Photos will be taken by a professional photographer and available to order. Please come along and help us create the Christmas spirit here in Helensburgh.

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2012 Annual Country Fair

By Gina Krohn Your local Lions would like to thank you, the Helensburgh and district community, for supporting our Annual Country Fair in October.

It was great to see so many enjoying the sunshine, fabulous music, market stalls and, of course, the Lions BBQ! The biggest thank you from our small Club must go to those individuals and local businesses who pitch in year after year to help us put together this community event. Our thanks go to Dave, Lorraine, Gerri, Penny, Michael, Margaret, Warwick, Pauline and Bryan, as well as Greg Petty and Lee Evans, Sunrise Nursery, Al and Lissa’s and Helensburgh Butcheries, Will Canavan and Binners.

For our raffle prizes, we thank Picadilly Travel, Tumbling Waters Retreat, Just Cruisin’, Westside Petroleum, A Little Beauty, Otford Pantry, Essential Surf and Ski and Grima Brothers. Thanks to those who entertained us all day under the expert hands (and ears) of Dave Oliphant – Rebekah Mowbray, Helensburgh

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Public School Big Band, Symbio, Gerard McDonell, Wollongong Irish Dancing Academy, Little Big Smoke, Damn Fine Gentlemen, The Jackie Dee Band and Barefooted Souls, and cheers to the Rural Fire Brigades’ Pipes and Drums for leading the Grand Parade. Another big cheer goes to the Rural Fire Service, Highway Patrol and Mounted Police for coordinating our Grand Parade.

Last but not least, a big thank you to Peabody Coal for their valued sponsorship of the Fair.

Their financial support means that our total fair expenses are greatly reduced, enabling us to return more to our local community. Their support, and that of Wollongong City Council, is greatly appreciated.

21st Century Tigers – Lions working for Tigers If you haven’t seen the majestic Sumatran Tigers at Symbio yet, or if you haven’t visited your local wildlife park for a while, come along on Sunday, 25 November for an all-day Lions bbq as we raise money for the 21st Century Tiger project, an international organisation dedicated to the conservation of these highly endangered animals.

Buy your limited edition 21st Century Tiger fundraising red wine, enjoy give-aways and lots of family fun while raising money for these magnificent animals.

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NEWS / LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 2012 Milk Jug Exchange

Stanwell Tops resident Faye Cruickshank and support committee ladies have again this year hosted a glorious afternoon tea with all proceeds going to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

Guests were asked to bring along a gift wrapped milk jug and during the afternoon’s proceedings at The Cliffhanger Café, Bulli Tops, the milk jugs (and many conversations) were exchanged.

A concept as simple as a milk jug swap prompted much chatter and in some cases pure laughter. From elegant floral designs, to classic country kitchen jugs and (in my case) a cow that pours milk out its mouth!

A delighted Faye remarked “ladies from all over the Sutherland Shire and Illawarra have brought together a happy day to spend over a scone and tea for the purpose of raising funds for the research unit at Westmead.”

The October 13 milk jug exchange raised over $ 2,000 which was “a wonderfully kind and generous contribution from all of the ladies and young girls who participated in a fun afternoon for the benefit of others” said Faye.

The Children’s Hospital at Westmead holds a research institute under the same roof as the hospital, allowing researchers to maximise their research efforts.

If you would like to participate in next year’s event, please email Faye Cruickshank at; cruickshan@pacific.net.au “The tea party is a spa for the soul. You leave your cares and work behind. Busy people forget their business. Your stress melts away, your senses awaken” Alexandra Stoddard.

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Dear Editor, Stuart and I would like to thank the people of Helensburgh and Stanwell Park, who have been so very generous and caring during this emotionally draining time in our lives.

On entering the Workers Club and seeing the caring people and their donations was overwhelming. The organising, efforts and generosity from the Club was wonderful. Thank you, Ray Beadle and Darren Coggan. Words cannot express our feeling enough or convey our appreciation for how the 2508 community have supported our family. We will be forever grateful to the wonderful businesses and people of this town. There is truly no better place to live - we Love the ‘Burgh!

Thank you, Diane and Stuart Young.

Thank You Nancy and Ian Furner would like to thank all their relatives and friends for their love, prayers, meals, flowers and phone calls during their sad and troubled times. A special “thanks” to Ruthie and Cheryl

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SPOTLIGHT ON LOCAL BUSINESS Christmas Twilight Market@Sunrise Don’t you just wish you could pick up some unusual Christmas gifts this year without leaving town? Wish granted! The first ever Christmas Twilight Markets@Sunrise will be held on Thursday, 13 December from 5pm to 8.30pm at Sunrise Nursery.

With plenty of boutique stalls, food, music and a jumping castle for the kids, we hope you put this new event on the calendar and tell your friends!

Enjoy a bbq cooked by the fire experts - your local Rural Fire Service, with proceeds going to the Illawarra Community Safety Brigade, a community organisation which promotes the importance of bushfire preparedness and home fire safety.

Stall fees paid will go to KIVA.org – a microfinance organisation that supports, among others, small business owners struggling to escape the cycle of poverty. So, start your festive season with a visit to our Christmas Twilight Markets@ Sunrise and get into the spirit of giving! For stall enquiries, contact Gina at nhrok@yahoo.com.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD MI Realty - When Your Own Name Is The Best After three years operating in the 2508 area as Laing+Simmons, local real estate agent Melody Innes recently took the bold step of relaunching her business using her own name: MI Realty.

“I realised that people were seeking my expertise, not the brand I was operating under” said Melody. “By operating as my own unique brand I save on outgoings, and that money can be used to grow the business.”

Launched seamlessly on September 1, MI Realty is able to offer all the same services, discounts and marketing avenues as was offered by the Helensburgh branch of Laing+Simmons.

“I have maintained a great working relationship with colleagues and management at Laing+Simmons, they were really supportive of my decision” noted Melody.

She added “Forging strong relationships and networks are such an integral part of this game; you need to be able to take your contacts with you.”

Melody prides herself on keeping it local, pointing out that all the rebranding activities including the signage and logo creation, were carried out by locals.

MI Realty is located at 123 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. Ph 4294 4443 or 0410 405 008 Zeality Add Nov.pdf 1 27/10/12 7:56 AM www.mirealty.com.au

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Rejuvenated and Sublime

Just a short drive from Helensburgh and district is the stunning Sublime Point lookout.

The Sublime Point reserve was built in 1937 and has 180 degree views over the sea, the rainforest and the 17 beaches spanning the coastline to Wollongong.

The kiosk located within Sublime Point’s 25 acres of parkland reserve has been completely renovated by new operator and well known Illawarra Restaurateur, Alex Marlos.

“We have renovated the space to be more open plan, this will be better suited to all family occasions, weddings and corporate functions” said Alex.

The Sublime Point Lookout Café has a new Mediterranean inspired menu and a smiling Alex commented “we want to create a family friendly environment, providing options such as outdoor BBQ’s, sausage sizzles with a jumping castle and traditional lamb and pork spit roasts every Sunday”.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD The unique setting has long been a favourite stop for cyclists and joy riders. However, many people are unaware of the bushwalking tracks which have access to the Sublime Point Reserve.

“There is a bushwalking track (intermediateadvanced) going down the escarpment to Austinmer beach. On the north side and you can trek all the way to Bald Hill (beginners – intermediate)” shared Alex.

Officially opening on November 20, Sublime Point Lookout Café and function centre will be continue to introduce new features in the coming months. Accommodation will be available perfect for hosting weddings.

Sublime Point Lookout Café is located on the Old Princes Hwy, Bulli Tops and has easy return access to Helensburgh and district.

Alex and his team are now taking bookings for Christmas. Group and family bookings are also available - pensioner discounts available.

For more information email info@ sublimepoint.com.au or visit www.sublimepoint. com.au or call 0413 233 156.

Right: the revived Sublime Point Lookout Cafe

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Massage without Manipulation

In addition to reiki therapy, Jasmine Sky offers the very visual ion spa detox treatments.

“Negative ions are part of our electric energy balance, you cannot see them, but once absorbed are known to release endorphins and enhance our sense of wellbeing” noted Lee-Anne.

In a 30 minute foot spa detox, the ion spa sends millions of negative ions into the body through the feet, to neutralise toxins absorbed in everyday life. The result can be quite confronting, with even seemingly healthy people emitting a peculiar sludge of toxicity.

“The only thing you need to bring with you is an open mind” remarked Lee-Anne.

Jasmine sky also stocks locally made Eco Aroma handcrafted candles and feather art.

Jasmine Sky is located at Shop 4, 123 Parkes Street, Helensburgh Ph: 4294 8882 or 0407 166 259

There is more than one way to relax and improve your sense of wellbeing and local residents now have an opportunity to experience some alternative relaxation and healing techniques.

Jasmine Sky is a specialist reiki and ion spa detox practice in Helensburgh. Owner/ practitioner Lee-Anne Preddy-Ryman has been a Reiki Master since 2005 and treats a wide variety of people with an even wider variety of ailments.

Reiki is believed to have been around for many centuries, but was revived in the early 1900s by Japanese Buddhist, Dr Usui. This Japanese word is pronounced raykee and reiki energy is known as ‘universal life energy’. Reiki practitioners channel energy (usually) though their hands for mental, emotional, spiritual and physical health.

“Unlike massage, people can be treated fully clothed, it’s like massage without manipulation” said Lee-Anne. “However the effects can be similar to massage and I encourage people to drink plenty of water afterwards.”

Above: the Ion foot detox spa commencing Below: after 30 mins of detox

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Pilates - Train your body to move well Pilates is a system of exercises which uses specialized equipment to target core muscle groups, improving strength and flexibility. It is a safe, effective and challenging way to stay at peak fitness while reducing the chance of injury or dysfunction.

The Helensburgh and District Herald recently caught up with Lou Vote at her Pilates studio in Otford. Here Lou explained “there are so many reasons why people experience pain. Poor posture, old injuries that never fully recover, muscle over-use, prolonged sitting and incorrect (even harmful) exercise practices can all contribute.”

“Mostly it’s a combination of all of the above that leaves us feeling worn out and wondering: What did I do to deserve this pain?”

The equipment is designed to maximize the body’s efficiency without strain, Lou’s motto is “less is more.”

Pilates is adaptable and suitable for all ages and exercises levels, whether you are an elite athlete

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Instructor Lou at her home pilates studio

wanting to fine-tune your fitness, a weekend soccer player with nagging injuries, someone recovering from surgery or just wanting to look and feel better in your body - Pilates will help each and every body.

Lou commented “Pilates addresses the cause of the pain, strengthening weak muscles to support joints, improving biomechanics and postural habits, and most importantly educating you in how to support and maintain fitness and prevent injury.”

Lou has a special deal for clients joining her before the end of 2012. Buy 5 classes and get the 6th class free. For daytime or evening appointments call 4294 1448 or 0412 071 099.

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CHEERS 2508 CHEERS to Helensburgh and all the wonderful people who supported the Matthew Young Fundraiser.

What an amazing town we live in... three cheers to you all...and an extra one for Britta!

CHEERS to the Helensburgh Lion’s Club for putting on such a great community event each year.

CHEERS to my lovely neighbour who saw my young bloke was in pain and let us jump the queue at the doctors.

It was his appendix, it was removed and he is on the mend!

CHEERS to Nathan J, Nathan S, Paul and all the people involved in reviving the Burgh2Beach fun run.

Over 10,000 dollars was raised which is being donated to the Motor Neurone Disease Association of NSW. We look forward to the event coming back next year!

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CHEERS to all our “Stanni” neighbours who help to maintain common and/or shared driveways.

When we all do out bit, the work-load is lighter!

YOUTH NEWS Celebrating Child Care Week

By Chelsea Ho The Happy Hearts Academy Early Learning Centre celebrated Australian Child Care Week during September 24 - 28. The theme based on Our Focus, Our Children highlighted the importance of child care programs for young children. The week of activities encouraged the children to gain “engaging and rich experiences” in their early years of life which will have beneficial attributes for their future. Child care is a great opportunity for young children to socialise with other children within their age group.

Happy Hearts Academy Coordinator, Antoinette Holmes said “It was a successful week with wonderful participation”. Children and their families as well as staff and the community all supported the event. Antoinette says “The dedication of the teachers and carers is acknowledged for their part in assisting young children to develop with learning activities”.

A range of insightful and fun activities was organised to help teach the young children to learn about the environment around them, as well

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD as physical activities.

An exciting visit was presented by farmers Genny and David from the Community Garden who spoke about their roles on the farm and what the farm produces. New experiences were provided for the children as the farmers lent their green thumbs to help plant seedlings in the centre’s new garden and taught the kids how plants grow.

The children also enjoyed participating in yoga sessions and entertaining music demonstrations.

The kids were able to explore their creativity and get busy with their crafty hands as they took part in art and craft activities.

Antoinette says “At Happy Hearts we believe in high-quality learning for young children, and provide rich and meaningful experiences to help children develop, and prepare them for life”. The importance of learning for young children is valuable because it sets a foundation.

The role that early learning centres play in the community becomes more significant as a greater understanding of early childhood learning is developed.

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Holy Cross Happenings

By Pam Cillero, Year 6 Teacher Each year students from yr 5 and yr 6 in Catholic primary schools in Sydney, Bathurst and Wollongong are invited to take part in Cardinal George Pell’s Christmas Story Art Exhibition and Competition. This initiative celebrates and explores children’s creative and artistic ability through their illustrating of the Christmas story.

Students from Holy Cross Catholic Primary School entered this competition and the best three artworks from Yr 5 and yr 6 were selected for judging at the Wollongong City Gallery. Around 350 students, parents, principals, teachers and Catholic Education Office staff gathered for the presentation of awards and certificates and to hear from the judges about the works that were chosen to go on to Sydney for the next round of the competition.

On the awards night there was a wonderful sense of joy and celebration as students delighted in viewing their own artworks hung in the gallery.

The artistic quality of the works was inspiring and beautiful as students expressed understandings of their faith along with detailed written reflections which supported their artworks.

The artworks ranged in style and media demonstrating wonderful creativity, artistic skill and individuality. The judges spent much time discussing the techniques, skills and meaning of each student’s interpretation of the scripture and artistic intention. The exhibition creates a greater awareness of the role of the arts in Religious Education.

‘Artistic Achievement’ awards were presented to all students on the night. Cashel O’Brien and Ben Corliss, Yr 6 students, were presented with Highly Commended awards during the ceremony.

All artworks selected for the exhibition will be displayed in St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney from 2 December 2012 until Sunday 6 January 2013.

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YOUTH NEWS

Helensburgh Public School News

By Lucinda Carter Relieving Assistant Principal Kindergarten Orientation Orientation sessions for Kindergarten will run from Friday October 19 until Wednesday November 24. If you have not already enrolled your child for Kindergarten in 2013, now is the time to do so. Enrolment forms are available at the school office.

Stage 1 Excursion to Elizabeth Farm Year 1 and Year 2 have been studying people and places from the past. As part of the unit they visited Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta. They were guided through the two hundred-year-old house that was once home to Elizabeth and John Macarthur. They experienced the olden days where there was no electricity, and there were convict servants to do everything around the house and on the farm. The children visited the colonial kitchen which was separated from the rest of the house in case it caught fire.

Enrol Now For Kindergarten 2013

It is time to enrol for Kindergarten for 2013 if you have not done so already.

Orientation is almost underway for all new students enrolled to start in 2013.

Please come to the school after 10am any day if you need more information.

Enrolment forms can be downloaded from http://www.schools.nsw.edu.au/gotoschool/ enrolment/parentsinfo.php Celebrating Our 125th Anniversary in 2012 Helensburgh Public School

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This was to ensure that if the fire stove and oven exploded or went up in flames, the whole house did not burn down. It was a very different life to the one of today. The children also played old-fashioned wooden games such as hoops and skittles. They visited old-style bedrooms with four-poster beds and used washboards and cakes of soap to do the washing. They used feathers and ink to write, and visited the vegetable garden which was part of the farm that grazed over 2000 sheep in its prime. The farm’s main source of income was the meat and wool, from the sheep that grazed on the large acreage that is now part of Rosehill Racecourse and part of the M5 motorway. An enjoyable day was had by all.

Fete update by Gina Krohn Our 125 Anniversary Fete was a great success and we are very pleased to say that we reached a fete record for our school, raising just over $21,000! We received wonderful comments about the day from those in attendance, including our many outside stallholders. Again, we would like to sincerely thank the wonderful parent helpers who gave us hundreds of volunteer hours, our very generous local businesses for their donations, and to the Helensburgh and wider community for supporting our school (since 1887!).

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IN MEMORIAM In Memoriam HOLMES, Stephen November 24, 2007 You are in the sound of the waves and the smell of the salt air, in the warmth of the sun and the whisper of the wind. You are never far away. We miss you Steve and will love you forever. Mum, Lindy, Pen, Dave and all your loving family.

HOLMES Don November 29, 2008 We miss you in so many ways. We miss the things you used to say. When old times we do recall, its then we miss you most of all. No longer in our lives to share, but in our heart you are always there, Love you so much and forever.

Yvonne, Melinda, Penni, Dave and all your loving family.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD DUFFY Ken November 9, 2008 Memories of the things we did together, sustain me during the testing times I am experiencing with my health. I know you are in a better place, but I miss you so much and need you, because you are my “special one�. Missed and loved every day by Marie, Kathie, Bruce, Ben, Luke, Amber and all who knew you.

Helensburgh RSL Remembrance Day Helensburgh RSL Remembrance Day Service will be held on Sunday 11 November.

Commencing at 10.45am, the service will take place at the Memorial in Charles Harper Park.

All are welcome to attend, and those wishing to lay wreaths on behalf of any service club or organisation should advise the Master of Ceremonies on their arrival for mention in the order of service.

If anyone wishing to attend has any special requirements, or if any other information is required on the service please contact Michael Ali 0418 974 074 or Ian Carroll 0403 867 805.

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CHURCH NEWS

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Hillcrest Christian Fellowship

Holy Cross Catholic Parish

Hillcrest House (Hillcrest Retirement Village), Railway Crescent, Stanwell Park. 6pm each Sunday.

Phone Graeme Ratten on 4294 3153.

You are welcome to come and celebrate Jesus’ love for us at Holy Cross Helensburgh and St Bernadette’s Stanwell Park.

Weekend Mass Times Helensburgh: Saturday Vigil – 5:30pm, Sunday – 9.30am.

Stanwell Park: Sunday – 8am.

Confessions: Saturday – 5pm (Helensburgh).

Weekday Masses - Helensburgh 9:15 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

Catholic Women’s League – Caring for others.

Meet monthly.

St. Vincent de Paul Society – Outreach to people in need. Meets monthly.

For more information please phone Parish Priest Fr. Bede North or Kerrie on 4294 1009.

Helensburgh & Stanwell Park Anglican Church Helensburgh and Stanwell Park Anglican Church is a community of diverse people who meet together to come to grips with Jesus, his reality, his love and his power. We are a church which is bible based and Jesus focused.

You’re always welcome at your local Anglican Church where there is a wide range of groups and ministries for all ages. We would love you to join us. See the website below for further details.

Our Sunday Service times are: 8:15am at Stanwell Park (54 Stanwell Ave) for an all age, Prayer Book service.

10am at Helensburgh (75 Parkes Street) for a Family Service with Kid’s Church & Creche.

6pm at Helensburgh (75 Parkes Street) is Night Church, with a more relaxed atmosphere.

For information on any of our services or activities, visit www.helensburghanglican.org or ring the office on 4294 1024

Hope Church 2508 Hope Church 2508 is a family church made up of genuine and committed people of all ages, driven by the belief that God is real and we can relate to Him on a daily basis.

It is a place where people can find the acceptance and friendship that comes from being a part of a large family, creating a positive impact in the lives of the people in our community. We believe that God will bring hope, wholeness and healing to all who will cry out to Him. We aim to be the kind of church described in the Bible through relevant teaching, meaningful worship, sincere friendships, prayer, missions, compassion and care for others.

You are most welcome to join us at our new church building at 6/17 Cemetery Road, Helensburgh at 9.30am each Sunday. For any enquiries or assistance please ring Pastors Lionel or Briga Rattenbury on 0404 803 055.

Helensburgh Baptist Church Helensburgh Baptist Church (HBC) is a group of locals who believe that God can make a difference to the world. Hard to believe perhaps, but who else can you count on doing it?

Working within the deepest parts of our lives God can bring about real and lasting change. God has radically changed our lives and we know he wants to change yours too.

If you have ever thought about God and faith can make a difference in your life why not find out how? HBC is a friendly and laid back Church with a Sunday meeting held at the Community Centre on Walker St at 10am.

Contact James Ramsay with any further questions on 4294 8459.

Helensburgh Bushland Chapel 94 Parkes Street, Helensburgh. A place for friendly, progressive inquiry into faith and modern life.

1st and 3rd Sundays 9.30 communion held on the 1st.

Artistic, media, community, meditation, book club environmental and bushwalk events See http://bushlandchapel.net.au or 4268 6748 Minister available for weddings, funerals, blessing. Chapel and rooms available for use.

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Tales of Kabbarli A special showcase performance will be held at the Bushland Chapel, 94 Parkes Street Helensburgh on Saturday November 10 at 8pm.

This is a new version on the well known play, and offers unexpected insights into the character of the legendary South Australian Daisy Bates, the wife of Breaker Morant. Early in the twentieth century Daisy Bates lived amongst outback Aboriginal tribes in particular at Ooldea in South Australia.

Her character and life are iconic parts of Australian history. The play is a journey through language, image, place and ancient history with a lyrical, whimsical Irish sense contrasting with a fervent sense of injustice.

This work is 60 minutes, developed from piece seen mid year. An audience Q and A will follow.

In 2011, Robina Beard was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for Services to the Theatre, and a Lifetime achievement at the Australian Dance Awards.

Accomplished Entertainer: Robina Beard as Daisy Bates

This is a one off opportunity to see an accomplished Australian entertainer in a distinct work, prior to an interstate season. All tickets $15. Inquiries 0425 257 984.

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CLUB NEWS Fellowship Of First Fleeters – South Coast Chapter

By Betty Warn Matthew James Everingham was sentenced to seven years transportation on July 7, 1784 at the Old Bailey. He had obtained some books by false pretences and had attempted to sell them.

Aged 15, he was sent to the Censor hulk, from there to Portsmouth for embarkation on the Scarborough as part of the First Fleet.

On March 13, 1791 at Parramatta, Matthew married Elizabeth Rimes who had arrived on the Neptune. On July 18 the couple settled on 50 acres at The Ponds; the grant dated February 22nd 1792. Matthew was disheartened over sickness, crop failures and the death of his daughter.

By October 1792, his farm had begun to prosper with acres sown in grain, fruit, vegetables, poultry; and two pregnant sows. “In three months”, he wrote, “I am able to maintain myself and family independent of the Public Store.”

By 1795 he had purchased the position of Government Baker at Parramatta, although not a baker by trade. In October of that year, Matthew set off with William Reid and John Ramsay in an attempt to cross the Blue Mountains. They reached a point near Mt Tomah before turning back.

At mid 1800, Matthew was shown as renting a farm at Field Of Mars, where he was a District Constable. He owned six pigs, four goats, had six acres in wheat and five more to be sown in maize.

By 1806 Matthew had received a land grant of 50 acres at Sackville Reach. None of his family were on Stores and he employed a convict and a freeman. Here, on May 18th 1804, his farm was attacked by aborigines. Matthew, Elizabeth and one servant were wounded and their house was destroyed by fire.

Matthew’s farms were frequently attacked by aborigines, he did however, survive the disastrous floods of March 1806. In 1808, Matthew signed an address thanking George Johnston for his stand against Governor William Bligh. It has been suggested he signed out of fear of reprisals and this may well be true.

He was a very successful farmer and husband.

He and Elizabeth he had 10 children, nine of whom survived.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Helensburgh VIEW Club Our VIEW Club luncheon in October was a lot of fun, with the ladies enjoying a fashion parade

by Rainbow Fashions. A few of our members enjoyed dressing up and modelling the garments.

There was a wide range of clothing available and members were able to purchase these items. Why don’t you come along and join the VIEW Club, to enjoy the friendly company and be entertained, all over a lovely relaxing lunch. Memberships are now being taken for 2013.

New group theatre bookings will be available for 2013. We have started group bookings for War Horse at Sydney Lyric, Saturday March 23, 2 pm matinee (pay by next luncheon on November 20). Other shows at Sydney Opera House include Carmen in March/April and South Pacific in September 2013. Remember transport is available to and from the city so don’t miss out and book early, by contacting our Program Officer Chris on 4294 1103.

Our Christmas Luncheon is booked for November 20, at the historic Centennial Hotel, 11 - 11.15 am start. Visitors are welcome and a lovely meal will be served, together with all the Christmas trimmings. A lot of fun is had and everyone receives a gift or two. A few lovely pieces of handmade pottery have been donated by Oceanview Pottery for our raffle. Our Christmas luncheons are always very popular so booking is essential. Please phone Nerida on 0429 004 298 to book or cancel. Remember all welcome, ph: Jenny 4294 2877 or Jennydonohoe5@yahoo. com.au

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Stanwell Park CWA Stanwell Park Country Women’s Association has a new member!

To celebrate CWA Awareness Day on September 12, the Stanwell Park Branch recognised the many non-members who support our organisation and the CWA right throughout New South Wales.

Stanwell Park Branch CWA appreciates the support we are given by many of the husbands of members and would like to honour one man in particular, who has worked behind the scenes for many years.

In recognition of the support he gives to our branch, Stanwell Park CWA awarded an Honorary Membership to Charlie Cattell.

Charlie can always be found working quietly in the background to support CWA at many of its functions - putting up tables, cooking hot dogs, directing traffic and yes, even washing up.

Charlie says he enjoys helping and the interaction he has with the ladies of the branch.

We thank Charlie and all the other men who assist us in our efforts!

The Country Women’s Association of New South Wales was formed in 1922 out of concern for women living on the land, particularly in isolated areas. It was incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1931 and today boasts 10,500 members in New South Wales and the ACT in both urban and regional areas.

The CWA provides a support network for women that encourages and fosters growth,

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Stanwell Park CWA President Carol Pugh presents Mr Charlie Cattell with an Honorary Membership

friendship and learning. The organisation also fundraises at a local level to meet the needs of individual communities, and on a state-wide scale to provide scholarships and support medical research. CWA members contribute to local communities in many diverse ways and continue to provide an invaluable link and service for country women.

New members are always welcome. If you are interested in joining, please call Carol Pugh on 4294 1343.

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People Of Otford Revitalise Community Space Around A New Garden The Otford Community and Garden Association was created on June 12, 2012 by a small group of Otfordians having more than a few interests in common. What brought Adam, Andrew, Gaetane, Lucy, James and Phil together was both the interest in local food production and the desire to develop more community activities in Otford. They were looking for a piece of land where they could start a community garden and other recreational activities.

Pauline Lacelles-Smith, who runs Otford Tennis Club heard about their project, and supported the group by letting then access the Tennis Club House, while Wollongong Council received with great interest their new application to use the community land next to the tennis court.

Since then, the Association has grown from strength to strength and now counts twenty families (fifty people in total, including kids) as members. “Otford recently welcomed a dozen new families like us. The inauguration party was a wonderful day attracting the new and the old generation of Otfordians who were finally able to meet. Andrew and I left the busy city unsure about what we would find in the bush – I should say forest – and we are now so happy to be part of such a vibrant community in a wonderful area” says Gaetane, Chair of the Association.

James, an enthusiastic gardener, and Adam, passionate about permaculture, started to design a possible garden. Greg, a local seed saver, naturally became the local seed supplier and adviser. After having a few working bees, potatoes, kale and spinach have now started to grow. The garden is built from recycled and donated materials, including wooden pallets and sleepers.

More ideas came with Phil and Andrew looking after the recreational activities, with planning for a Pecha Kucha speech night and a brewers’ club underway. Lucy, a photographer and designer helped with logo and poster design, while Gaetane looks after the electronic communication and the coordination.

With the arrival of a few newborns in the winter of 2012, the idea to create a parents’ group around the garden also came to life, and parents now meet every Thursday morning.

The forthcoming annual general meeting will be an important step, and we’ll be very happy to welcome new blood into the management team” says Gaetane. To do so, the Committee has decided to make this AGM another opportunity to celebrate and enjoy this new communal space.

Adam and James are also very enthusiastic about the huge potential to grow food and to design a great community garden in this space.

“This land has very good sun exposure, access to water, terraces to embellish and fences that can act as vertical garden walls” emphasises Adam.

The Association’s meeting, scheduled for Saturday November 24, 2012 from 4 pm, will just be one part of a bigger fundraising event with music, curry, raffle, movies, circus, and gardening.

The Association is dedicated to boosting community spirit through gardening and other social activities. It is open to any Otfordians and locals who want to be involved and support this project. If you are interested, you can consult their website and don’t forget to stop in at the tennis court area on November 24.

For more information, follow our blog: http:// www.otfordgardenproject.blogspot.com.au/ or our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ OtfordCommunityAndGardenAssociation

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Windows Support Scam Is Back People in the 2508 region are again being targeted by the so-called Windows Support scam.

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Call Naomi on 0429 083 533.

FORMAL OR WEDDING PHOTOS DISAPPOINTING? Fly away hair? Acne?

Distracting objects or background. Let “Touch Me Up” do all your photo editing needs. Phone Tracey 4294 8303 or visit “touchmeup.com.au” DIAMOND DOG WASH SALON IN HELENSBURGH since 2006 offering heated hydrobath, grooming and clipping services.

Phone Robyn on 0428 829 788. Try our new Mobile Hydrobath service Phone Greg 0458 829 999.

MONDAY PLAYGROUP - STANWELL PARK. Monday’s 9.30-12 noon. Kids have fun whilst parents can relax. Location: Stanwell Park Children’s Centre, Stanwell Avenue. Contact Crystal 0425 374 402 CELEBRANT: Personalised Wedding Ceremonies, Naming Ceremonies and Vow Renewal Ceremonies. Verheti Cruickshank Mobile 0401 227 665.

TENNIS COACHING OTFORD TENNIS COURT Adults and children, beginners to advanced Tennis Racquet: sales, restringing and repairs Phone Greg: 0458 829 999/4294 9599 STRETCH**STRENGTHEN**RELAX *Based on Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates *All classes 1 hour $14 casual or 5 for $60 WHEN: Tuesday 9.15am & 7.15pm Thursday 7.15pm, Sunday 4.30pm WHERE: Childrens Centre end of Stanwell Ave Stanwell Park *Call Karen to book 0403 789 617 http://www.yogastanwellpark.com.au/

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD FACE PAINTING: For Kids’ parties or special events – fairies, cats, bats and more.

Fully insured. Dressed as fairy or clownish.

Phone Monica on 0427 991 673.

AUSSIE FARMERS DIRECT: Fresh, Australian produce delivered free to your door.

Milk, bread, dairy, fruit & veg, meat, chicken and seafood. Growing organic range also available. www.aussiefarmers.com.au ph Helen for $20 off your first order 4294 4922 or 0415 916 732 CLOTHING ALTERATIONS: Zippers replaced. Hems taken up, minor repairs fixed.

Reasonable rates. Call Melinda 0419 977 658 or 4294 1619.

FACE PAINTING, GLITTER TATTOOS, BALLOON TWISTING, SPECIAL FX FACES. Available for birthday parties, fetes, preschools and special events. Fully insured.

Contact Raeleen 4294 2135.

LAWN MAGIC *Lawn Care *Weed Control *Hedge Trimming *Waste Removal *Gutter Cleaning *Water Blasting *Garden Mulching *Planting of Plants *General Maintenance.

FULLY INSURED, FREE QUOTE, CALL KYLE 0433 772 443 TUTORING K-6: Final year B Teach/ B Arts $35 per/hr I will come to you if preferred.

Contact Kate: h: 4294 2127 m: 0412 962 075 USBORNE BOOKS Quality Children’s Books for every age - babies, pre-schoolers to beginner and advanced... even adults. Teacher/ School discounts, Home Parties, Fundraisers Welcome. Extensive range (including internetlinked titles) and short door to door delivery.

Perfect Gift Ideas. Contact Annalyssa 0408 216 331 or avf3@hotmail.com CHEMICAL FREE CLEANING: Call Janine 0409 323 321 or 4294 9652.

HOLIDAY in ancient village of southern France. Two individual apartments or whole house, fully equipped, all inclusive, sleep up to 8. Secluded yet close to everything: Carcassone, Milhau, Montpellier, Canal du Midi, Pyrenees, Mediterranean beaches. $350-750 pw. occitania. holiday@gmail.com WORMS: Composting/Fishing, quality fresh worms in a 250gm pack (1200 to 2400 worms) $29.00, call Bill 4294 2864, 0429 942 864

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CLASSIFIEDS TIGHT ACCESS EARTHWORKS , the smallest top of the line machines, unbeatable rates, access to 800mm and over , save your back your money and time. Call Glen on 0431767394 PLAYGROUP - STANWELL PARK Fridays 9.30-12am. Friendly relaxed atmosphere, meet other mums while the kids play and have fun. Stanwell Park Childrens Centre Stanwell Ave. Contact Wendy 0403 397 751.

SHEPHARD ACADEMY of DANCE BALLET, MODERN/CONTEMPORARY, JAZZ, TAP, Pre-school Fairies. Classes from 2 yrs to Advance Boys, Girls to Adults. Enquiries, Helensburgh Community Centre, or phone Shirley 0416 229 919 GARDEN SERVICE: Rejuvenate your garden for spring. Pruning, hedge trimming, weeding, clean ups and removal. Regular mowing and trimming service also available.

Free quotes. Ph Stewart 4294 9726

NUTRIMETICS: Shopping/pampering in your home, for monthly brochures, product samples, fundraising call Jenelle 4294 2864, 0407 038 799.

HELENSBURGH PLAYGROUP: In the Hall at Helensburgh Community Centre.

Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00am – 12.00noon Lots of toys, games and craft suitable for all ages.

For further information please contact Rosemary at the Community Centre on 4294 1290.

SUSAN’S JUST DANCE: Helensburgh..

Jazz/Tap/Hiphop..Great teachers..latest music.. latest moves...no pressure..great fun..3yrs to adult..boys only hiphop crew...concert each year Suth Ent Centre...call Susan for 2012 registration 4294 8366 MINI CAR MADNESS: mobile slot car track, great for kids parties or young at heart, fetes, fundraisers, school hols fun and corporate.

Ages 5-12 years. Great rates ph 4294 3494 or 0414 943 494

11 NOVEMBER: Stanwell Park Festival of Flight. From 10am, Stanwell Park Beach Reserve.

20 NOVEMBER: View Club Luncheon, Centennial Hotel, 11.00am 24 NOVEMBER: Holy Cross Parish street stall.

9 DECEMBER: Helensburgh Village Markets - the last one before Christmas!

9 DECEMBER: Helensburgh Beer and Wine Fair at the Centennial Hotel. 12.30pm followed by live music and DJ. 23 DECEMBER (TBC): Save the date! Stanwell Scramble soft beach run. More details coming.

Please note there will be no January edition of the Helensburgh and District Herald.

If you have an event coming up in January or early February - please send details in ASAP.

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SPORT Stanwell Scramble Helensburgh Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club is hurriedly trying to put together a soft sand beach run event towards the end of the year.

Known as the Stanwell Scramble, the club will be organising a 2km run/walk, 6km run and a 75m skins type sprint event. It is hoped the event will be run as a twilight event just before Christmas with a date soon to be locked in - but most likely Sunday December 23, at 5.30pm The event will cater for all ages and fitness levels from those that just want to run or walk the 2km to achieve there fitness goal to the more serious runner that will do three full laps of the beach in the 6km run - a hard but ultimately rewarding challenge for anyone.

Once the longer races are over, all eyes will head to the sprint track where a test of endurance and speed will be on show. Anyone can enter this skins type sprint race over 75m with the gun firing every 60secs and the last few in each race eliminated until we are left with one winner.

We are hoping to attract a range of people from the community to compete in this inaugural event whether they are serious competitors or just doing it for their summer fitness campaign.

It will be a unique event where the whole family can come along and participate at their own pace!

With its closeness to Christmas, we are encouraging people to come down and enjoy the Christmas carnival atmosphere as there will be plenty of things happening in and around the surf club. More details to come in the December HDH.

Netball Season Results Congratulations to the following Grand Final winning teams from Helensburgh Netball Club, 2012: “The Honeybees”- Undefeated Minor Premiers AND Premiers; Intermediate, Grade: B4 “The Quicksilvers”- Undefeated Minor Premiers AND Premiers; Intermediate, Grade A3 “The Hot Shots” – Premiers; Seniors, Grade B2.

Well done to all players for a successful 2012 season!

AdvErtisEMEnt

Lee Evans

Member for Heathcote

Contact Lee Phone: (02) 9548 0144 Fax: (02) 9548 5639 Email: heathcote@parliament.nsw.gov.au Web: leeevansheathcote.com.au Authorised by Lee Evans MP.

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SPORT Helensburgh Women’s Bowling Club Report

By Beatrice Gallagher, Publicity Officer Our ladies meet at the Workers Club each Tuesday morning at 9:30 am. We are a very sociable group who enjoy our bowling for the exercise and the company, so if you would like to meet some new friends, come along!

Lenore Bartlem, our secretary, can be contacted on 4294 1472 if you would like more information.

September 25: Trying something a little different today, we played social games of consistency in pairs. At the end of the day, Elaine Smith and Helen Hayes had a win, with Janet Smith and Carol Dixon r/up; Ann Jackson and Pat Watts drew against Robyn Single and Shirley Cassidy/June McCotter. Congratulations ladies.

From all reports they were very enjoyable games.

Ann Jackson took home the daily prize and Janet Smith the fruit and vegies.

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HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD October 2: Playing pairs today, Wendy Britten and Shirley Cassidy won their game over r/up Pat Watts and Robyn Smith. Carol Dixon and Robyn Single drew in their game against Ann Jackson and June McCotter. The daily prize was won by Elaine Smith and the fruit and vegies by Robyn Single.

October 9: A very special day today as we competed for the Charman Shield in honour of Greg Charman, on this his 25th anniversary. We were so fortunate with the weather, experiencing bursts of cloud, a few winds and some sunny patches but the rain kept at bay until we were off the green! Maybe Greg arranged that for us!

President June McCotter very proudly welcomed to lunch John and Dulcie Charman, along with other members of the family including twin brother Rodney, brother John, sisters Barbara and Betty, daughter-in-law Bronwyn and grandson. Thanks to Carol and Wendy for supplying the wonderful sandwiches, President June for the fruit, and a bowls lunch would not be complete without Wendy’s cakes and slices to finish it off!

After lunch, Rodney spoke on behalf of the family, thanking the Women’s Bowling Club for their continued support of this day. He made the presentation to the winning pair Wendy Britten and Elaine Smith and to the r/up Carol Dixon and Robyn Smith, who were very happy to receive their gifts. Wendy and Elaine’s names will be engraved on the shield. Wendy mentioned that winning this shield game was something that had eluded her throughout her bowling years, so she was most pleased with the win.

Carol Dixon took home the daily prize and also the vegies...what a double – she also managed a little pile from bingo. I think next year Bronwyn will bring a big shopping bag...she managed a very tidy pile of goodies from bingo!

With Christmas almost here, we will be looking forward to our Christmas Party in December.

The green will be closed from October 28 2012 for maintenance and will remain closed for 6-8 weeks. During this time we will catch up at the Club every couple of weeks.

I would like to thank the ladies who keep details of the games and pass this information on to me, so that I can write up results covering the days that I am working or away.

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SPORT Awesome Abs

By Elaine Bolton In gyms across the country, people will be madly doing sit-ups to get a six-pack or even just toned abdominals to show off at the beach this summer. While sit-ups certainly work the “sixpack” muscles and have their place in exercise programs of those involved in contact sports or work, such as football players and the military, excessive sit-ups can lead to poor back health, especially in those who already have a hunched posture from sitting down too much. So how do you best train the abdominals or core so you can have great back health and look good at the beach this summer?

The main role of the abdominals and core is to support the spine. The core muscles include those that attach to your hips, pelvis and lower back. This includes a wide range of muscles, including all the abdominals, the muscles that flex and extend the hip, the inner thigh muscles and the gluteals (buttocks), as well as the muscles of the spine that control extension, side bending and rotation. These muscles work to reduce movement of the lumbar spine (lower back) when it faces a challenge. These muscles usually work automatically in a fit healthy individual with no history of injury, however, a number of things can make the spine less stable, such as injury, arthritis, weakness in key muscles, unbalanced strength in opposing muscles, poor coordination in the core muscles or simply that the muscles don’t work as they are supposed to. This can leave the back susceptible to injury. Imagine carrying a child on your shoulders on a bushwalk. As the ground is uneven, every step you take shifts the load and if they are anything like my kids, they don’t sit nice and still. Something as simple as this can lead to a back injury in someone with poor core control.

The exercises that develop good core control can be divided into three categories.

Static Stabilisation - exercises like the plank where the body is held in a single position against the force of gravity.

Dynamic Stabilisation - here the spine is kept neutral while the centre of gravity moves away, like a Swiss Ball roll out, with the elbows resting on the ball and the feet on the floor.

Integrated Stabilisation - these exercises work the bigger prime mover muscles but also work the core. For example, holding a dumbbell

in one hand and then doing a squat. While the legs develop more muscle and strength lifting a heavier weight across both shoulders, the core is challenged by the unbalanced load. This is much more like a situation you would encounter in everyday life or sport.

The greatest benefit comes with doing these exercises as part of a progressive program that gradually increases the challenge of the exercises.

It is also important to ensure that the exercises are carried out with perfect technique. Doing these exercises will not however guarantee you have great looking abs at the beach this summer.

Those abs won’t be seen without cleaning up the diet.

In addition to good nutrition, make sure you get enough sleep and get to bed at the same time each night if possible. Lastly, get moving more and moving more often.

Elaine Bolton is an experienced Personal Trainer and CrossFit Instructor at Mind the Gap Yoga & Fitness.

Contact Elaine at physicalpursuit@bigpond. com, or call 0417 679 639. Details can be found at www.mindthegapyogafitness.com

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Conquer Cancer Ride Completed

By Narelle Jenkins You may have seen other articles in the Herald over the past months, telling of the fundraising efforts of six local riders from Helensburgh Off Road Cycling Club who have been raising funds for The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse at RPA, a cancer research and treatment facility being built at RPA (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital). These donations went to Lifehouse at RPA via a single fundraising event: The Ride to Conquer Cancer.

Narelle, Christina, Nathan, Dave, Doc and Taggy wish to thank our community and especially our local businesses for their outstanding support, and also give you some feedback on the event. We believe that without the local business support our efforts would have been vastly minimised. Our club members were another backbone to our final outcome.

1,623 riders participated on October 13 and 14, leaving Sydney Olympic Park at 6:45 am, riding to Camden, sleeping in two man tents overnight and then returning to Sydney Olympic Park via a

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different route.

As a whole, Lifehouse at RPA raised over $5.7 million. This is an Australian record for a single fundraising event. We have been fundraising for about five months and another rider, Tony, got on board closer to the event. Between the seven of us we raised over $46,000, which was far beyond our expectations.

There’s not one of us that is comfortable asking others for money, so our journey was tough on two fronts – fundraising and riding 200 kilometres over two days. At the finish line we were a bit sore but we all had smiles from ear to ear.

We would also like to acknowledge the fantastic crew (and there were loads of them) including at least two from Helensburgh – Philippa and Mel. Volunteers for the crew also had to raise money and they were a fantastic support for all riders over the two days.

Thanks again Helensburgh and surrounding communities.

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Surfboat Report

By Mark Lea The Helensburgh Stanwell Park surfboat crews have been back training for the past two months in preparation for another big season. Building from the great season they had last year, the Club has retained most of the rowers and picked up a couple of newcomers as well. All crews have been training hard to be ready for the first surf carnival of the year at Kiama in early November.

This season, we will have crews competing in Reserve Grade, Open Women, 2 x u/19 Men’s Crews and we are looking for two more rowers in the u/23 Men’s Crew.

This year, our Australian Champion u/23Women’s Crew from last season has made the step up to the Open Division. The girls have been training well in preparation for the world titles to be held at Christies Beach, South Australia on the weekend of November 17-18.

With the generous help of our sponsors, the girls’ crew has also gained selection into the Ocean Thunder Professional Surf boat Series.

Ocean Thunder is a summer series of high-profile

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD professional surfboat events, restricted to 24 Elite Open Men’s Crews and 12 Elite Women’s Crews, created especially for television viewing with a format that is extreme, impactive and entertaining: racing off the beach, through the elements of the surf break, return back for a beach run finish. Thank you to our Ocean Thunder sponsors Peabody Energy, Tri Clark Brothers, Brienen Environment and Safety, Illawarra Bathroom and Building Services and Eco Logical Australia, for supporting the girls in this high-profile event.

The Reserve Grade and the Open Women’s crews had a good hit out at the 12 km Roosters River Run Surfboat Marathon held on October 13. The boys rowed well and finished 2nd in their division, a great result and hopefully a sign of things to come for them. The girls also rowed well to finish 4th in the women’s division. This was a good result for them as one crew member was away overseas and we used one of our beach sprinters to fill in for the race. I don’t think she knew what she was in for, swapping 100 metres sprints for a 12 km surf boat marathon, but she didn’t let us down, rowing like a seasoned veteran.

Passion, Persistence, Integrity, Knowledge & Team Work

Featuring: RAN Historic Flight ‘UH-1B Iroquois’

Sunday 11th Nov 2012 10 - 4.00pm

Celebrating the memory of aviation pioneer Lawrence Hargrave

Call now to see why “nobody does it better” 4294 9800 Julie Humphries 0405 128 070 1/114a Parkes St, Helensburgh www.ljhooker.com.au/helensburgh

Plus: Markets Rides Fab food Live music

Historical Displays and ‘The Flighty Professor’ with gravity defying games & experiments for kids.

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Sea Eels Season Wrap Up

By Karl Weber – Stanwell Park Sea Eels Well it is the end of another season of winter swimming. Most Sundays that we swam were beautiful, whether they were at Coalcliff Ocean Pool, Wollongong Continental Baths, Gunnamatta Bay or Bulli Ocean Pool. We had a successful year in 2012. We hosted the South Coast Winter Swimming Championships, competed against Bulli in the annual Jimmy Johns 42 Helensburgh & District Herald

Winner of the King Cup Ian Van Zyl explains his strategy to Chief Fine Master Rod Hampson and Club Secretary Phil Kelly

Trophy Swim, enjoyed Cronulla’s Gunnamatta Bay Swimming Club hospitality, hosted a successful Cram House Day and travelled to Queensland to compete in the Australian Winter Swimming Titles. Not bad huh?

SPORT The Australian Titles were held in Southport, Queensland in late September. Stanwell Park Sea Eels did the region proud, placing in the top 50% of teams, even going within seconds of taking the title for the nominated team relay. Considering the winners got within 0.10 of their nominated time, it was a real achievement to not only be in the mix, but to come so close. From all reports, it was a mighty celebration and the Sea Eels who made the journey north represented the club and region with pride.

The final 2012 Sea Eels Championships were held the week before the Australian titles. This was the final club swim and it was a great party that was more about having a laugh than serious competition. That being said, the hotly contested Slippery Eel trophy once again lived up to its reputation of being the blue ribbon event of the club's season. In order to compete, swimmers need 100% attendance and need to swim closest to their handicapped time without breaking. If that doesn’t sound tricky enough, they also need to touch the wall before other swimmers so they can maximise their chance of winning. This year’s winner was Neil McGuiness.

HELENSBURGH&DISTRICTHERALD Other major prize winners included: • Club Person of the Year - Barry McGuiness (Club Captain) • King Cup Overall Pointscore - Ian Van Zyl • Endurance Cup 100/200m Pointscore - Barry McGuiness • 12 swimmers gained 100% attendance because they turned out for every Sunday swim • Over 60s winner - Peter Turner • Over 50s winner - Barry McGuiness • Over 40s winner - Karen Burke • Over 30s winner(s) - Murray Copas & Karl Weber • Open women's winner - Karen Burke • Under 18s winner - Jared Kennedy • Under 14s winner - Neil McGuiness • Special thanks to our head time marshal Stephanie McGuiness who is currently overseas helping establish Surf Life Saving in Vietnam WOW! So that wraps up another season. Thanks to all of our sponsors, Coalcliff and Stanwell Park Surf Clubs for hosting us through the season, Helensburgh Workers Club for hosting our Cram House Day and Bulli Workers Club for hosting our South Coast Presentation and afterparty.

Remember the summer is a really good time to start training for the winter, so if you are thinking of joining us at Coalcliff Pool next year, please do so. Everybody is welcome, so keep an ear out for our starting date.

Over the summer, we will be helping to host regular Friday night festivities at Stanwell Park Surf Club. For those who don’t know, the clubhouse is now open for families who want a cool drink and a light meal on a Friday night. It opens at 6 pm and closes at 10 pm. It might just be the only bar that serves Tooheys Old between Heathcote and Coledale, but if that is not to your taste, then there are a wide range of refreshments that would satisfy even the most discerning palate. All are welcome.

Best wishes for the festive season and see you in 2013 - 'Feel the Eel'.

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Sunday Social Golf Club

By Vicki “The Hair” Little Vicki “The Hair” is back from the secret assignment to report about Kevy “Cyclone” Brown, this month coming from an underdoggy to top dog, and don’t we know it! Kev was on a roll, winning the day on 42 points. We were lucky to have Norm, Brenda Bell and Norm’s famous coleslaw to present the plate they donated. We now have Kevy’s name on the plate which is another thing for him to brag about.

We played survival ball which I’ve told you about before. That little green ball you are not allowed to lose; very nerve-racking when it’s your turn. You can guess that Kevy’s team took it out as well.

Partners were “Goose” Gersback, Dave Murray and Dave Flewin. They each received a pack of fine wine. They probably went home and sculled it after putting up with “Browny” gloating all the way around. Can you believe Kevy and Dave Flewin played match play and I’m not writing his name again!

The final Stableford is played next month between “You know whose handicap will be slashed” (Kevy) and Travis Chipperfield. We did have other players on the day: Matty Green was 2nd on 41 points, winning the Heritage Cellars voucher, Dave Morris 3rd placed, with 37 points, winning a voucher for a free game of golf.

Our days are warming up.

If you want to have a game and a bit of fun, come along on the first Sunday of the month. Our next game is on November 4, and then it’s our end of year golf party.

Who can believe Christmas is nearly here.

The Confused Golfer: Golf is the cruellest game, because eventually it will drag you out in front of the whole school, take your lunch money and slap you around!

You are welcome Each Sunday at 9.30am 6/17 Cemetery Rd, Helensburgh

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